In
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), questions of privilege affecting the assembly may include matters of comfort, amplification, or safety. For example, it may be difficult to hear the speaker. In this case, a question of privilege could be raised to close the doors and windows. A question of privilege can only be interrupted by the motions to take a
recess,
adjourn, or
fix the time to which to adjourn, or any
incidental motions that must be disposed of at that time. An example of a question of privilege is a motion to go into
executive session. If the member has interrupted a speaker, the chair must determine if the matter is of such urgency as demands immediate attention; otherwise, the member will have the floor immediately after the current speaker is finished. According to RONR, questions of personal privilege "seldom arise in ordinary societies and even more rarely justify interruption of pending business". A question of privilege (not personal) has precedence over questions of personal privilege, should they conflict. == References ==